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GP surgeries in Atherton

There are 4 NHS GP surgeries in Atherton (Wigan), serving around 20,826 registered patients. Patients here rate their surgeries above the England average. 4 are taking on new patients. Ranked 119th of 726 towns in England.

66average score (England 50)
83%say their surgery is goodEngland 77%
78%find the phone easyEngland 57%
4 of 4taking on new patients

All 4 surgeries, ranked

Click a column heading to sort. Scores are out of 100 and the England average is 50.

#SurgeryScoreEasy by phoneSay it is goodInspectionNew patients
1 Meadowview SurgeryOrmerod House, Manchester, M46 0LE 96 89% 92% Good Yes
2 Dr KK Chan & PartnersSeven Brooks Medical Centre, Manchester, M46 9DE 69 66% 85% Good Yes
3 Bee Fold Medical Centre25 Bee Fold Lane, Manchester, M46 0BD 64 84% 81% Outstanding Yes
4 Dr VasanthAtherton Health Centre, Manchester, M46 0LE 34 69% 74% Good Yes

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How Atherton compares

What patients here said in the 2026 NHS survey, next to England.

Easy to get through by phone78%57%
Easy to contact via website63%58%
Good experience of contacting81%73%
Waiting time was about right75%69%
Good at listening92%87%
Confidence and trust94%93%
Needs were met92%90%
Overall experience good83%77%

Branch surgeries in Atherton

Run by a main practice elsewhere. Ratings and registration belong to the main practice.

Common questions

Which is the best GP surgery in Atherton?

Meadowview Surgery has the highest GPScore in Atherton, 96 out of 100 (grade A). 92% of its patients say their overall experience is good. The ranking is based on the 2026 NHS patient survey, inspection results and NHS quality data. Different surgeries suit different people, so it is worth looking at the ones nearest you too.

Which GP surgeries in Atherton are taking on new patients?

4 of the 4 surgeries in Atherton were taking on new patients when we last checked their pages on the NHS website, including Meadowview Surgery, Dr KK Chan & Partners, Bee Fold Medical Centre, Dr Vasanth. You usually need to live in the area a surgery covers. Each surgery page has a link to register online.

How easy is it to get a GP appointment in Atherton?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 78% of patients at surgeries in Atherton said it was easy to get through by phone. The England average is 57%. 81% said their experience of contacting their surgery was good. The table above shows the figures for each surgery.

How are GP surgeries in Atherton rated by inspectors?

4 of the 4 inspected surgeries in Atherton are rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission.

Sources: the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey (NHS England and Ipsos), Care Quality Commission ratings to 01 September 2026, each surgery's page on the NHS website for new-patient status, and ONS geography via OpenCrime. Read how scores work.